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Even MORE Drama Mini Baofengs and TinySA STUFF!

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Post date January 13, 2026

Even MORE Drama Mini Baofengs and TinySA STUFF!

Join me as I discuss the nuance of testing the Baofeng Mini, exploring its harmonic emissions with the help of the TinySA Ultra. In this video, we’ll cover the world of harmonics and see how this compact radio performs. Whether you’re a seasoned ham radio operator or just starting out, this video is for you. We’ll take a closer look at the Baofeng Mini’s harmonic output and analyze the results using the TinySA Ultra and compare it to another radio. We’ll discuss the implications of our findings and what they mean for your radio operations. Get ready to learn and discover the possibilities of the Baofeng Mini with the TinySA Ultra.

Links:

My First Video: Baofeng Mini: Purity and Power Testing! https://youtu.be/BMxVutX37yM
My Second Video: Get over it, the Baofeng Mini’s ARE DIRTY! https://youtu.be/3cEtOmVVobo
Agilent Document: https://www.jlab.org/uspas11/Reading/RF/RF%20Spectrum%20Analysis.pdf
Rohde and Schwarz Document: https://picture.iczhiku.com/resource/eetop/ShktSFJlJidQJbNC.pdf?

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Disclaimer: This were tested in my home lab which is not a certified lab, expect that these results are my findings and subject to error.

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Off Grid Comms for the Win #hamradio #offgrid

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Post date January 13, 2026

Off Grid Comms for the Win #hamradio #offgrid

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Going Old School With Crystal Radios From United Nuclear!

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Post date January 13, 2026

Going Old School With Crystal Radios From United Nuclear!

I built a crystal radio for my visit to the @ModernRogue ! This kit came from United Nuclear and was a very easy build!

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DIY Radio Connector: Customizable Pin Headers Assembly Guide #shorts

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Post date January 13, 2026

DIY Radio Connector: Customizable Pin Headers Assembly Guide #shorts

This board arrives almost completely assembled, ready for you to customize! Add your 6-pin radio connector and configure the pin headers to your liking.

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Homebrew Radio is Working – Direct Conversion Receiver

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Post date January 12, 2026

Homebrew Radio is Working - Direct Conversion Receiver

Challenge extended by the Solder Smoke Podcast to create a homebrew 40 meter direct conversion receiver. I have all four stages put together and I’m receiving signals on the 40 meter ham band.

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How Did Ham Radio Assist in Maduro’s Capture in Venezuela?

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Post date January 12, 2026

How Did Ham Radio Assist in Maduro's Capture in Venezuela?

Jan 3, 2026: U.S. Delta Force raided Caracas in "Operation Absolute Resolve," snatching President Nicolás Maduro & wife Cilia Flores for NYC narco-terror trials—tied to 2020 cartel indictments & cocaine floods. Drone strikes & breaches spark UN fury over sovereignty breaches.
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THIS IS WAR! – Ham Nuggets Live Season 7 Episode 2

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Post date January 12, 2026

THIS IS WAR! - Ham Nuggets Live Season 7 Episode 2

Today we put the SAs to the test in the battle of the SA Stars. No Baofengs will be tested in the making of this live stream!

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Idiot’s Guide To Charging Your DIY Solar Generator

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Post date January 12, 2026

Idiot's Guide To Charging Your DIY Solar Generator

What input do you use? Should you connect your charger to the solar input? Is it really called a "Solar Generator". Let’s find out!

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How To Unbrick your G90 After a Firmware Update Goes Sideways

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Post date January 12, 2026

How To Unbrick your G90 After a Firmware Update Goes Sideways

In this video I show you have to brick… and then also how to unbrick a G90 after the firmware didn’t load properly. Its actually pretty simple – but still scary! Here are the tools needed for this job:

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Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood 6-Pin Radio Connector Explained #shorts

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Post date January 12, 2026

Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood 6-Pin Radio Connector Explained #shorts

Ever wondered what those pins on your radio connector actually mean? Learn about the standard pin configurations used by Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, and others for seamless communication.

With just one board, you can run:
• Winlink 📡
• APRS 🚗
• FT8 🌐
• ANY digital mode you want

No more struggling with cables, custom wiring, or expensive interfaces — the TOADs DI6 makes it simple. (Of course if you like that kinda thing, the TOADs DI is for you!)

👉 Full Video: https://youtu.be/7gANAdQgpcM

👉 TOADs DI board: https://www.temporarilyoffline.com
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